Met a goal - a big one!

[Cheri 0]

WOOT WOOT !!

What a motivating experience for all of us! I am so proud for you!!

[Anwyn 0]

Great job Alex!

[kellymoos 4]

You go Girl!!!! I am going to join you and I want to lose these last 20-30 pounds this year!! I went and bought me a treadmill so there is no excuse for me not to walk at least a mile every night...........I am on this journey with you!

[Sugarbear 2]

:Bunny :Bunny :Bunny I'm with you, Alexandra! Me too! 3 Christmases and I've only lost and never denied myself at all. Awesome!! I only lost 14 lbs last year. but isn't that better than putting it back on? Absolutely!! I have set a goal for myself this year. Only 20lbs, if I can hit, I'm still headed in the right direction. If I pass it, HOORAY![/quote

Just curious, when were you banded? Yes, losing is always better than putting it on. I just thought the loss would be more than 14 lbs in one year. I guess it is harder when you get down closer to your goal weight, I am not banded but I am working towards it.

Sugarbear

[Jessiebear 2]

Way to go Alex! That's an awesome accopmplishment!

[Margo 0]

Alexandra....

Once again a truly inspiration for all of us!!! You rock, girl!!!

[DeLarla 22]

I think you can do it!!!!!

[Alexandra 55]

Just curious, when were you banded? Yes, losing is always better than putting it on. I just thought the loss would be more than 14 lbs in one year. I guess it is harder when you get down closer to your goal weight, I am not banded but I am working towards it.

Sugarbear

Leatha's had three banded Christmases, so she was banded some time in 2003 like I was. I haven't stopped to calculate, but in 2005 I lost, um, about 20-25 lbs. It does slow down as you get lighter--makes sense, since you need fewer and fewer calories to sustain you as you lose weight.

Hey, I'll take a 20-lb loss in ANY year over a 20-lb gain. And THAT'S where I would have been without my little silicone buddy.

[Alexra 0]

Congrats Alex, !!!! I am so happy for you!

[adp240 0]

Congrats :banana

Wish I could say the same x-mass was very hard on me the scale show 3 extra pounds this morning :angry.

[shellyj. 0]

CONGRATS ALEX!!!!! that is a MAJOR GOAL!!!

i am proud to say i share it!!!! i weighed 11-12-05 the EXACT same as i weigh today! and let me tell you i ENDULGED!!! i didnt have a cookie free day for 1 whole month! i really endulged at times and i evened it out by eating really healthy at others!

i would have probably gained a solid 10 lbs through the holidays without my band and some will power!

i too hope this year brings me below 200 as well!

[MyKdsDad 1]

Alex, I was just wondering...how much is ish? And yes, I KNOW you can do it. And congratulations on achieving a goal that I believe everyone on this forum is looking for.

[Vera 7]

Congratulations Alexandra

I know you don't often set goals exept to be healthy and happy.

You Go Girl

Yes I can add....the C's...cookies, chocolate, cheesecake and crab(not in that order) almost everyday for 3 weeks and not a pound of weight.

With this great tool you can only eat so much, a nibble, thin slice, a bite and be satisfied!

Last year with my leaky band I was gaining but not this year. I can only eat so much.

I'd be happy to just stay here.

Good luck!! I know you can do this

[HarleyNana 10]

Congratulations Alex, you're an inspiration to all of us, you go girl!

[jillrn 0]

You go girl-- I hope to be joining ya!